Ellis Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
GRAND PREMIERE (1) changes rider since being well held last time in seventh over 1811m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) on June 6. Forgive the last run; worth following up. SWERVE (9) has been in great form with three placings in succession, most recently when beaten 1.75 lengths into second over 1811m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) when he was in the firing line all the way. Looks well placed so expect another big run. CLARK'S CORNER (2) is a five-start maiden who finished eighth at his most recent outing over 1811m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Expected to feature in the finish this time. PROVIDER (5) is a three-start maiden who filled a minor placing at Keeneland Turf (Turf) at the last run before spelling. Can pick up where he left off. Can kick off with a bold showing.
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 1 over 1609m, 5 len behind Prepped carrying 53.5kg at $18.25. Second-up 8th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 6 over 1811m, 8 len behind Royal Causeway carrying 53.5kg at $18.67. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 06/06/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:47.84 | 2-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $18.67 |
| 6/12 | 01/05/2026 | 153 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:35.85 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $18.25 |
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:37.78 | 7-7-9 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $4.82 |
| 3/10 | 19/10/2025 | 45 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SP | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:47.43 | 9-5-3 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $4.41 |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:21.43 | 7-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $37.85 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Kentucky August 31 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Password carrying 54kg at $4.51. On debut fifth of 10 at this track July 21 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Gloves Off with 54kg at $4.69. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 312 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 31/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:35.23 | 11-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.51 |
| 5/10 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:40.74 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $4.69 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 59-day let-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 11 over 1609m, 6 len behind Gotcha with 55.5kg at $28.40. Previously second-up ran second last of 12 at Keeneland Turf on October 25 over 1811m, 22 len behind Remember Mamba carrying 54kg at $54.05. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 11/05/2026 | 198 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:34.31 | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $28.40 |
| 11/12 | 25/10/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:49.97 | 1-10-11 | 4 |
| 22.1L | $54.05 |
| 9/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:38.76 | 9-9-9 | 10 |
| 27.8L | $84.08 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Keeneland Turf April 11 over 1710m, 6 len behind Magical Factor with 54.5kg at $17.76. On debut third of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf February 5 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Black Hornet carrying 54.5kg at $10.40. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 6-3-3 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $17.76 |
| 6/11 | 07/03/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:37.86 | 10-2-6 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $5.60 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:45.05 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.40 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Kingman out of Hulcote. Sure to be better for this run.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 19 over 1673m, 2.25 len behind Bhatia carrying 55.5kg at $9.90. The start before that 6th of 9 at Keeneland on April 24 over 1207m, 16 len behind Gun Range carrying 54.5kg at $13.98. Other runners are much more appealing.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/05/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:41.11 | 5-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $9.90 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 4-7-6 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $13.98 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 2-8-7 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $24.70 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 9 over 1811m, 1.75 len behind Supercharger with 53.5kg at $28.49. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 21 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Classic Tap with 54.5kg at $35.10. Progressing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 09/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:46.26 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $28.49 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.42 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $35.10 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.56 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $19.60 |
| 6/8 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $49.10 |
| 12/12 | 20/12/2025 | 133 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 2-12-12 | 2 |
| 45.3L | $83.40 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:19.90 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $11.90 |